Saturday, February 6, 2010

Gun Safety- This is why it's so important

Earlier in my career as a paramedic, I've treated injuries that were the direct result of carelessness with a firearm. One case that stands out was a bird hunter that had leaned his shotgun up against a tree and walked away from it. Well he didn't have the saftey on and it fell over and went off. The gentleman ended up with a chest and face full of #6 shot. He survived but lost an eye.We're taught in hunter safety classes about the importance safe firearm handling. Perhaps these hunters were not paying attention during that part of the class. Personally, I leave my safety on until a second before I pull the trigger.Remember:Treat every firearm as if it is loadedAlways keep the muzzle pointed away from you.Be sure your firearm is in good working condition.Be aware of what's beyond your target/decoys.KEEP YOUR SAFETY ON!!!Alcohol/drugs and firearms don't mix.